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Adam Turk of the Greeley Police Department listens intently to a fellow class member during the October session of Leadership Weld County. The Greeley Chamber of Commerce conducts the program.For The Tribune |

Taco John’s sponsors Nachos Navidad for wounded soldiers

Taco John’s Restaurants in Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont, Loveland, Wellington and Windsor will donate a portion of each Nachos Navidad purchase to the Yellow Ribbon Fund, which cares for soldiers recovering from traumatic injuries at Walter Reed Medical Center.

“This is a great opportunity to support our heroes and their families,” said Todd Geatches, operations manager for Taco John’s in Longmont, Loveland and Wellington, in a news release. “Our service men and women have given so much to protect our country and this is a chance for participating Taco John’s to give back.”

The Yellow Ribbon Fund works to bridge the gap between what the military is able to provide and what injured service members and their families need. The organization helps with housing and transportation, support programs and breaks from hospital life.

After injured soldiers return home, the Yellow Ribbon Fund’s mentorship program stands by them to ensure they have a quality support network. Assisting this organization helps service members and their families from across the country.

Taco John’s has been giving back with Nachos Navidad for 19 years, donating to local charities as well as global organizations to help those in need during the holiday season. This will be the third year local restaurants have supported the Yellow Ribbon Fund. Participating Taco John’s also are selling ornaments for $1 and collecting change to further support the Yellow Ribbon Fund.

Local law firm receives top ranking

U.S. News & World Report along with Best Lawyers have recognized Coan, Payton & Payne as one of the “Best Law Firms” in America for 2015 in the fields of corporate law and real estate law. Firms included in the 2015 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistent high ratings from clients and peers, according to a news release.

The “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on an evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field as well as demographic information provided by the firm. The 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings can be seen in their entirety by going to bestlawfirms.usnews.com.